As you all are probably aware, the formula companies offer "free" education to staff nurses, and offer to bring guest speakers right into the hospital.  The topics for education are varied and usually have nothing to do with formula.  When I became the coordinator of the lactation program, I asked that these offerings be declined, and my nurse manager agreed.  Now we have a new educator, who disagrees with this and is pressuring myself and manager to allow these "free" programs for the staff.  I feel as though I've stated my case clearly, and yet the staff and educator think that I'm crazy.  The educator asked me today for the 2nd time, if our breastpump supplier could offer a speaker, as if to say, "If you won't allow the formula company to come in, how about YOUR company....maybe THEY can offer us something."  Now that we have gotten rid of the discharge formula bags (hooray) it seems like the pressure is even greater for these education offerings.  I'm so frustrated and getting ready to cave in!  Please give me some words of wisdom, and tell me I'm not crazy.  Thanks.

Mary Foley RN, BSN, IBCLC
Massachusetts


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